Brazilian Blue vs Candle Light paint color comparison

Brazilian Blue vs Candle Light

Brazilian BlueBenjamin MoorevsCandle LightBenjamin MooreΔE 54.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Brazilian Blue belongs to the blue family and Candle Light to the beige family. At LRV 77 vs 32, Candle Light will read as the brighter of the two — a 45-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Brazilian Blue's blue character against Candle Light's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 54.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Brazilian Blue
Benjamin Moore · 817
LRV31.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number817
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Candle Light
Benjamin Moore · 099
LRV76.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number099
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Brazilian Blue vs Candle Light Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brazilian Blue on one side and Candle Light on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.